How Well Do You Actually Know Upstate New York Slang?

Upstate New York slang, it’s a thing. Do you know the difference between a Beef on Weck and a Texas Hot? See how much you know and how well you could converse and understand this dialect of New York. Take the quiz and test your knowledge!

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Question 1/27

"Beef on weck" is __________.

A famous beef sandwich

Vegetarian

A type of BBQ sauce only eaten in Upstate NY

Question 2/27

If you are going to "Alphabet City" where are you going?

Staten Island

East Lower Manhattan

Long Island

Question 3/27

If you tell your buddy you're in the mood for some "blue", what do you want?

Blue Door Ice Cream

Labatt's Blue Beer

Blue Bonnett Biscuits

Question 4/27

Exactly where is upstate New York?

Everything north of Buffalo

Everything north of the Buroughs of New York City

Everything north of Rochester

Question 5/27

Which of the following would you eat with "Melba Sauce" in upstate New York?

Tacos

Ribs

Mozarella Sticks

Question 6/27

If you tell someone you are "on line" what exactly do you mean?

You are on the internet

You are on the phone

You are standing in a line

Question 7/27

If you make some "chicken riggies" to bring to a potluck, what did you cook?

Chicken Rigatoni

Chicken Salad

Chicken Nuggets

Question 8/27

What is "The Adirondacks"?

A famous band form New York

A famous restaurant in Buffalo

A park in upstate New York with lakes and rivers

Question 9/27

"Sponge Candy" is ___________.

A drink at Bill's, a famous restaurant in Buffalo

A new student at SUNY

A toffee candy with fudge and lots of sugar

Question 10/27

If you're eating a "Texas Hot", what type of food are you chowing down?

Hot Dog

Peppered Candy

Eggs

Question 11/27

If you order a "Saranac", what are you going to be receiving?

Margarita

Waffle

Draft Beer

Question 12/27

Where do you get the best Tacos?

Taco Man

Mighty Taco

Diego's Tacos

Question 13/27

To an Upstater, who would have the best bagels?

Brueggers

Einstein

Rich's

Question 14/27

You know your an upstater if you can...

Pronounce French names without hesitation

Pronounve Native American names without hesitation

Pronouce German names without hesitation

Question 15/27

People from Buffalo know all about...

Everything lake related

Everything traffic related

Everything snow related

Question 16/27

What do you mean if you call someone a "Mambi-pambi"?

They are extremely intelligent

They whine a lot

It's a term of endearment for a significant other

Question 17/27

How do true upstaters do potatoes?

Mashed

Garlic

Salt

Question 18/27

What cookie makes a kids day to find in their lunch?

Oreo

Half Moon

Macaron

Question 19/27

When taking public transportation which one do you not say you take in New York?

The metro

The train

The subway

Question 20/27

What do upstate New Yorkers call their vacation homes?

Beach houses

Country houses

Cabins

Question 21/27

If you are going to grab a little pastry from your local corner store where are you going?

The bodega

The convenience store

The grocery store

Question 22/27

If you are going to the "Boogie Down" where are you going?

Dance Club

The Bronx

Broadway

Question 23/27

If you get in a cab and tell him your going to "The City" where will he take you?